If you can stick not being within earshot of the sea, then the lodging of the Burkes is about the best value for your buck in West End. Not much to look at, but charming in a rustic, slightly ramshackle way. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Can the tropics still be paradise when you've got the kids in tow? The people at Casa Calico think so, which is why this roomy, island-style lodging is a favorite among stateside families. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This classy, well-priced new lodging, is discreetly located just before you enter West End proper. The tranquility more than makes up for not being within sight of the ocean. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Splashes of color brighten the simple rooms at Chillies, a perennial backpacker favorite. The shared bathrooms are surprisingly acceptable (kitchens sometimes less so), while newer, more exclusive cabins dot the lush, landscaped grounds to the rear. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

It's further along than most of the West End sleeps - but a few more footsteps in the sand are well worth your while for these well-maintained, excellent-value rustic hideaways, amid a verdant clamber of Caribbean flora. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Discreetly hiding beyond a leafy cul-de-sac, the Half Moon Resort's cabins aren't flash. But, when you can slip straight from the grounds into crystal-clear Caribbean bay waters, the snorkeling does the talking here. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Honeymooners escape from package tourists at these stylish villas. Simple wooden constructions with French country-style interiors, they are set back from the beach and crowds in a lovely, shaded property. This is a delightful, low-key antidote to the larger West Bay resorts. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A traipse along the white sands away from West End, a steep scramble up wooden stairs, and you reach this cluster of 14 cabins, sitting pretty on the slopes with a view that reaches forever over the Caribbean waters. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Although a bit weathered, Keifito's offers six comfortable cabins perched above a quiet stretch of beach. Accommodation is stark - a bed, a fan, and a porch with hammocks - but offer peace and lots of quiet. A defunct restaurant turned fantastic communal kitchen/dining area is op… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is a top choice if you want to spend your evenings admiring the different hues of pink as the sun sets over the Caribbean. Laid-back but sophisticated, it is also splendidly isolated - but not cut off - from the rest of West End. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A real sanctuary for couples, this flamboyantly seductive guest house is a short walk from the waters of Half Moon Bay. Its four distinct, intimate rooms are all decorated with flair, straddling the line between showy and romantic. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This well-established resort, a Mecca for the Honduran elite and foreigners, consistently attracts a varied clientele. Beach houses sit among beautiful, smartly landscaped gardens in a location to die (and dive) for. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

High on the hill and high on the hog, these extravagantly furnished bungalows - with superb uninterrupted views of the Caribbean - are an original, plush and memorable addition to the Roatán accommodation scene. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Perched on a verdant hill overlooking Half Moon Bay, the Mame Tree offers two beautiful bungalows that each sleep up to four people. Each has boutique flair and a theme: the Moroccan has lots of purples, reds, and flowing curtains, while the Caribbean is all about blues, whites, … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Overlooking gardens bursting with tropical life, the chilled-out Mariposa stands above the other Roatán lodgings - literally and metaphorically. A shift upscale has taken it beyond the grasp of serious shoe-stringers but a stay here lightens the spirits more than the wallet. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Often full - and with good reason - the Mariposa is the best deal in West End. Accommodation is set up in three buildings: the main house has five modern apartments with fantastically equipped kitchens; a small annex houses two private rooms with air conditioning - they're a litt… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

If you're scraping funds together for your trip to the Caribbean, your dollar won't go much further than at this unabashed cheapie, set back slightly from the main West End drag. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Lush foliage shields these handsome wooden lodgings from the Caribbean sun. Rooms and apartments climb away from the shoreline, each with their own porch and hammocks, and furnished in impeccable, effortless island style. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of West End's nicest places, the rooms and apartments here are set in two-story buildings on a lush and well-maintained lot. All have private porches and are charmingly decorated with Guatemalan bedspreads and Honduran handicrafts. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This delightfully secluded new posada is an attractive wooden building that takes in the fresh sea breezes whipping in off Mangrove Bight. Each of the 18 rooms has a porch overlooking the water. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A comfortable hotel, restaurant and diving center popular with older Europeans and anyone tired of the West End 'scene'. Large rooms have two queen-size beds, private bathroom, air-con and cable TV; suites sleep up to six and have a minibar and DVD players. Dive packages include … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Not on a shoestring, but still keeping the purse-strings tight? Consider casting your anchor at this fine wood-paneled lodging, which spans the gap between budget and mid-range. Newer rooms are distinctly on the comfortable side, although all have a low-key charm. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Tucked well away from the regular West End thoroughfare, this is a sleepy, refined resort that will appeal to an older generation of tourists for whom nightlife means a glass of fine claret before lights out. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Seagrape is an old-timer that's holding on strong. The ocean front bungalows are the best of the lot: stand-alone wood cottages, with private porches, and beautiful views. The hotel rooms, unfortunately, lack character - they're shiny and new but that's about it; big tour groups … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is a collection of a few rundown wood-plank cabins with unobstructed views of the Caribbean - what Sandals would give for this plot! As it is, however, the bathrooms could use a scrub down (as could the rooms), but the view doesn't get better than this. The owner, a bit gruf… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is one of West End's best kept secrets. They don't look like much on the outside, but the simple rooms in these wood-plank cabins are very well maintained; each opens onto a grassy area and shares long porches. The communal kitchen, in its own large cabin, is one of the best… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Also known as the Tanglewood Resort, the accommodation in this place is hit and miss. The apartments in the new buildings get two thumbs up; they're nicely decorated, have fully equipped kitchens, and are very well-kept. Rooms in the main building, however, are dark and aging - c… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Affiliated with Native Sons dive shop, Chillies offers simple clapboard rooms and cabins on a tidy lot. All the rooms are decent; the more expensive rooms are the newest, but the cheaper ones are the best deal - slightly larger, they're in duplex cabins so you share a bathroom an… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is a basic but clean hotel in one of the most coveted locations in West End - on the main drag overlooking Half Moon Bay. Of the 10 rooms, only three have been recently renovated and these also happen to be the only ones with a view - a great deal if you can score one. The o… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is a collection of small, well-kept cabins on a sloping, tree-filled lot. Most are on stilts and all have mosquito screens and small refrigerators. They also have private porches that are perfect for whiling away an afternoon. Ask for a remodeled cabin for the best of the li… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

On the quiet end of Half Moon Bay, this small resort offers 14 wood bungalows dotting the water's edge. The rooms are no frills - except for the air-con - but are clean. A huge plus is a deck right on the water. Frankly, if this hotel was anywhere else, it'd be half the price. Lo… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Owned by a local family, this new hotel is a decent option for travelers on a budget. Dorms are set up in two split-level houses; each floor has its own spacious kitchen and big porches - great for hanging out. Private rooms are in a ranch-style building next door. The rooms are … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Ten simple but classy rooms make up this modern hotel. Rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean, and most have a balcony with a hammock. Although the hotel is alongside the ocean, it doesn't have a beach; ironshore is where you'd expect the sand to be. Still, guests can enjoy the oce… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Owned and run by two British expatriates, this lovely B&B features four classy rooms, each built on top of the other in a renovated island home. All have hardwood floors, silent air conditioners, fully-stocked mini-fridges, and lots of windows. Common areas include a spacious roo… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Offering comfortable beachside hotel rooms and enormous hillside homes, you can see the money here. It's not super fancy, but the details stand out: nice furnishings and fixtures, well-kept beach and pool, a good restaurant, a fully equipped dive shop. It's all A-OK, but lacks ch… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Run by the same owners of Posada Arco Iris, this place has recently opened. It has 18 comfortable rooms with balconies and ocean views. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

An attractive three-story building behind Cannibal Café, the accommodation here is generally cramped and dark, but the suites (for four, with separate bedroom and full kitchen) are a good deal. A small playground out the back is a plus for people traveling with kids. There's free… Full Lonely Planet Review ›